Friday 17 July 1964 | BBC Paris Studio, London
On 17 July 1964, The Beatles visited the BBC's Paris Studio in London to record their fourth and final appearance on the bank holiday special From Us To You. The two-hour programme was transmitted on the BBC Light Programme from 10am on Monday 3 August 1964.
The edition opened and closed with a re-recorded performance of From Me To You with amended lyrics. For its second play, John Lennon read out the programme credits.
Songs Performed
- Long Tall Sally (7th and final BBC radio performance)
- If I Fell
- I'm Happy Just To Dance With You (only performance outside EMI Studios)
- Things We Said Today
- I Should Have Known Better (only performance outside EMI Studios)
- Boys (7th and final BBC radio performance)
- Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!
- A Hard Day's Night
Key Facts
| Date recorded | Friday 17 July 1964 |
| Venue | BBC Paris Studio, London |
| Broadcast date | Monday 3 August 1964, 10am |
| Broadcast station | BBC Light Programme |
| Programme duration | Two hours |
| From Us To You appearance | 4th (final) |
| Songs performed | 8 |
Notable Firsts and Lasts
Long Tall Sally and Boys were each performed here for the seventh and final time on BBC radio. Two songs ā I'm Happy Just To Dance With You and I Should Have Known Better ā were played for the only time outside EMI Studios, making this session their sole live radio outings.
About From Us To You
From Us To You was a Beatles-themed BBC bank holiday special, broadcast on the Light Programme. The four editions aired on 26 December 1963, 30 March 1964, 25 May 1964, and 3 August 1964. Each programme featured The Beatles performing live in the studio alongside comedy and chat, and was one of the most eagerly anticipated radio events of the year for Beatles fans across the UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did The Beatles perform on From Us To You on 17 July 1964?
The Beatles performed Long Tall Sally, If I Fell, I'm Happy Just To Dance With You, Things We Said Today, I Should Have Known Better, Boys, Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! and A Hard Day's Night at the BBC Paris Studio on 17 July 1964.
When was the From Us To You special broadcast?
The edition recorded on 17 July 1964 was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on Monday 3 August 1964 from 10am.
How many From Us To You specials did The Beatles record?
The Beatles recorded four From Us To You specials for the BBC Light Programme, broadcast on 26 December 1963, 30 March 1964, 25 May 1964, and 3 August 1964.
Which songs did The Beatles perform for the last time on BBC radio at this session?
Long Tall Sally and Boys were each performed for the seventh and final time on BBC radio at the 17 July 1964 From Us To You session.
ā 17 July in Beatles History
ā July in Beatles History
ā The Beatles: From Us To You ā BBC Radio 1964
ā The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride) ā Final BBC Radio Session
ā Radio: Easy Beat ā 17 July 1963
ā John Lennon: Beatles History, Solo Career, Songs & Legacy
ā Paul McCartney: Beatles History, Solo Career, Songs & Legacy
ā George Harrison: Beatles History, Solo Career, Songs & Legacy
ā Ringo Starr: Beatles History, Solo Career, Songs & Legacy
ā The Beatles Knowledge Hub
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